Aux gas tank

kicker · 03-26-09, 09:40 AM

Hello everybody

I have had my Z for going on 6 years now. Absolutly LOVE it. The only thing that I do not like about her is the limited fuel range. I do a lot of long distance rides and I find that having to stop for fuel every 250 Km is a drag. I usually carry a 10L jerry can with me in case no stations are around when I need one but I am looking at setting up a "removable" auxiliary gas tank that I could plumb into the fuel tank supply line. That way I could transfer fuel from the secondary fuel tank to the main fuel tank while riding.

Has anybody done this on a Z?

schap · 03-26-09, 09:51 AM

I was interested in doing this last summer before my trip to Florida. But I was kind of glad I didn't, because I don't think I could have sat much more than 2 hours (which was how long I could go between stops).

A quick Google lead me to Tour Tanks...check out the third bike down on the following page (the aux tank is hidden well): http://www.tourtank.com/

Kawa-Jockey · 03-28-09, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schap

I was interested in doing this last summer before my trip to Florida. But I was kind of glad I didn't, because I don't think I could have sat much more than 2 hours (which was how long I could go between stops).

A quick Google lead me to Tour Tanks...check out the third bike down on the following page (the aux tank is hidden well): http://www.tourtank.com/

Looks like you're smuggling a keg.

falcn · 03-29-09, 07:34 AM

Ha! I love it - Baghira SM with an Aux tour tank...

also see:

http://www.justgastanks.com/store/ <- select Auxiliary Gas Tanks - they have Aluminum, Steel or Plastic category to browse through.

http://sampson-sporttouring.com/fuel-cells.html

Jason 306 · 03-29-09, 08:19 AM

I've thought about this as well, but I was usually getting around 140-150 miles to a tank. So that usually would equal about 2 hours of riding and by that time I was ready for a break anyway. Good luck in your search and if you come up with anything make sure you take some pics for us!

My idea was to just build something up from the gas cap, serving double duty as extra fuel and a tank bag. Don't know how to do it, but its a neat idea.

03-26-09, 09:40 AM	#1
kicker Site Elder Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 549	Aux gas tank Hello everybody I have had my Z for going on 6 years now. Absolutly LOVE it. The only thing that I do not like about her is the limited fuel range. I do a lot of long distance rides and I find that having to stop for fuel every 250 Km is a drag. I usually carry a 10L jerry can with me in case no stations are around when I need one but I am looking at setting up a "removable" auxiliary gas tank that I could plumb into the fuel tank supply line. That way I could transfer fuel from the secondary fuel tank to the main fuel tank while riding. Has anybody done this on a Z?

03-26-09, 09:51 AM	#2
schap Site Elder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mason, Ohio Posts: 514	I was interested in doing this last summer before my trip to Florida. But I was kind of glad I didn't, because I don't think I could have sat much more than 2 hours (which was how long I could go between stops). A quick Google lead me to Tour Tanks...check out the third bike down on the following page (the aux tank is hidden well): http://www.tourtank.com/ __________________ Schap! (or "Schlap" to some) 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ Full Race 4-2-1 Akra, PCIII, K&N, Airbox Mod, Engine Ice, Pro Taper Evo RM Low, Bar End Mirrors, Evotech Tail Tidy

03-29-09, 07:34 AM	#4
falcn Supreme Being Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,088	Ha! I love it - Baghira SM with an Aux tour tank... also see: http://www.justgastanks.com/store/ <- select Auxiliary Gas Tanks - they have Aluminum, Steel or Plastic category to browse through. http://sampson-sporttouring.com/fuel-cells.html __________________ Admin @ Racing is an addiction only cured by poverty. 2005 Z750 R Z750S with the following changes: 2006 ZX6R Limited Edition Forks • 2006 ZX6R Front Rim • 2007 Z1000 Triples • Powerbronze Carbon Fiber Fender • 2007 ZX14 Front Brake Rotors (310mm) • 2006 YZF-R6 Monoblock Brake Calipers • HEL Braided Lines, Black • 2006 ZX6R Swing Arm • 2006 ZX6R Shock • Skidmarx Carbon Fiber Hugger • 2006 ZX6R Rear Rim • 2002 ZX9R Master Cylinder • 2003 ZX9r Clutch Perch• CRG Shorty Levers, Black • Rizoma MC Aluminum Anodized Reservoirs front and rear • Probolt Blue Gas Tank Filler Aluminum Bolt kit • Probolt Blue Engine Case Aluminum Bolt kit • Rear swingarm/suspension lift dog bones • Arrow NiChrom conical slip-on • Scottoiler Mk7• Powder Coated Case Covers Last edited by falcn : 03-29-09 at 07:47 AM.

03-29-09, 08:19 AM	#5
Jason 306 Supreme Being Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newark, Ohio Posts: 1,098	I've thought about this as well, but I was usually getting around 140-150 miles to a tank. So that usually would equal about 2 hours of riding and by that time I was ready for a break anyway. Good luck in your search and if you come up with anything make sure you take some pics for us! My idea was to just build something up from the gas cap, serving double duty as extra fuel and a tank bag. Don't know how to do it, but its a neat idea. __________________

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